In 1862, pioneering meteorologist James Glaisher (Eddie Redmayne) teams up with daredevil balloon pilot Amelia Rennes (Felicity Jones) to advance human knowledge of the weather and fly higher than anyone in history. While their voyage to the very edge of existence helps the unlikely pair find their place in the world, they face physical and emotional challenges in the thin air, as the ascent becomes a fight for survival.
The flight takes place in real time in the movie. See more »
Goofs
In reality, they would have unfortunately suffered from hypoxia and become icecubes, given the commonly accepted international standard atmosphere (ISA) model. See more »
Quotes
Arthur Glaisher:
Th-These things that people are saying about you, James, don't-don't... don't they hurt?
James Glaisher:
I wish it didn't hurt you.
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Crazy Credits
During the opening credits, many of the Os in people's names slowly rise, as if symbolizing a balloon elevating. See more »
Home to You
Written by Sigrid (as Sigrid Solbakk Raabe) & Steve Mac
Performed by Sigrid
Courtesy of Island Records
Under license from Universal Music Operations Ltd See more »
The movie is quite enjoyable as a fairy tale. It's supposed to be based on a true story, but to be politically correct Amazon has rewritten history and turned one of the two main characters to a women. It was two men, not a man and women. There is no need to rewrite history. I'd be annoyed if they make a movie about Amelia Earhart and turned her into a man. It's history. Just do the history.
I'd rated this a 9 if they hadn't lied by saying this is based on true events.
The acting is pretty good and the story line is good and it's fairly clean.
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The movie is quite enjoyable as a fairy tale. It's supposed to be based on a true story, but to be politically correct Amazon has rewritten history and turned one of the two main characters to a women. It was two men, not a man and women. There is no need to rewrite history. I'd be annoyed if they make a movie about Amelia Earhart and turned her into a man. It's history. Just do the history.
I'd rated this a 9 if they hadn't lied by saying this is based on true events.
The acting is pretty good and the story line is good and it's fairly clean.